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  Imaginative Communities -...

  Robert Govers

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  Americans are loud. Amsterdam equals sex, drugs, and rock & roll. Mexicans are lazy and Germans are boring, but punctual. Paris is romantic, Wuhan infectious, Ukrainians heroic, and New Zealand untouched.  
  This is the way people around the world think about cities, regions and countries and the communities that live there; through cliches and stereotypes. It can be frustrating and hindering trade, diplomacy, investment, tourism, or talent attraction. Many believe that such image problems can be resolved with advertising campaigns, but the classic tourism promotion model is broken and insufficient. This book explains what works and what doesn’t when it comes to improving the reputation of cities, regions, and countries. It does so without the use of jargon and with reference to numerous case-studies. The book primarily aims to inspire readers and offer them a broad overview of an issue in modern society that is of interest and relevance to all of us: the reputation of our communities. 
  Tables and figures: download from www.imaginativecommunities.com/tables

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  How to Lose Yourself - An...

  The Buddha and His Followers

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  Inviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion—and why giving it up can free us from suffering 
   
   
   
  From self-realization and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be self-obsessed. We are even told that finding ourselves is the key to happiness. Better to lose yourself! More than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha argued that the self is an illusion—and that our belief in it is the cause of most, if not all, of our suffering. How to Lose Yourself presents lively, accessible, and expert new translations of ancient Buddhist writings about the central, unique, and powerful Buddhist teaching of "no-self." 
   
   
   
  Drawn from three important Buddhist traditions, these essential Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese writings provide a rich sampling of the ways Buddhist philosophers have understood the idea that we are selfless persons—and why this insight is so therapeutic. When we let go of the self, we are awakened to the presence of all things as they truly are, and we let go of the anxiety, fear, greed, and hatred that are the source of all suffering.

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  Breaking the Stigma:...

  Jonas Methorst

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  "Breaking the Stigma: Understanding the Truth About BPD" is a comprehensive guide to understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and its impact on relationships. Drawing on personal experiences and extensive research, this book offers a compassionate and insightful perspective on BPD, addressing common misconceptions and stigmas associated with the disorder. 
  This book covers the key topics that are crucial for understanding BPD, including:Exploring the root causes of the stigma surrounding BPDExamining the potential causes and contributing factors that led to the developmentUnderstanding the neuroscience of BPD and how it affects someone's thoughts and emotionsIdentifying the core problem of BPDAn in-depth look at how the nine symptoms manifest themselves in relationships 
  With a focus on breaking down the stigma and promoting understanding, this book is an essential guide for anyone seeking to learn more about BPD, whether for personal growth or to support someone they care about. This book offers a fresh perspective on BPD, encouraging readers to look beyond the surface-level behaviors and see the truth about this complex disorder.

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  Local Haunts

  Adam Scovell

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  'In this wonderfully eclectic collection of essays Adam Scovell makes a beguiling guide, leading us along numerous haunted byways of British and European literature, television and cinema.'
  – Edward Parnell, author of Ghostland
  'Scovell's incisive essays, distributed across space-time, come together in this volume to form a cohesive travelogue through the hinterlands of our cultural landscape and the imaginal topographies of great artists, writers and filmmakers. It's an enriching journey that takes regular pitstops in those enchanted zones where a place and its stories are one and the same.'
  – Gareth E. Rees, author of Sunken Lands
  For more than a decade, writer and filmmaker Adam Scovell has been preoccupied by the strange connections between place and culture: curious about the graves of writers, determined to find the locations of iconic films, intrigued by the landscapes that inspired novels.
  From obscure British television to European cinema, the poems of playwrights to the psychogeography of Weird Fiction, Local Haunts brings together a collection of essays, photographs, travelogues, and journalism that explores the connections between art and the landscapes that inspire it. With particular focus on several key figures that emphasised place in their work – including W.G. Sebald, Alan Garner, Agnès Varda, M.R. James, and Marguerite Duras – Scovell examines culture that is haunted by locales, rural and urban.
  Taken from a range of print and digital publications, including work published by Sight & Sound, Literary Hub, Caught By The River, and Little White Lies, as well as Scovell's Celluloid Wicker Man site that brought many ideas surrounding Folk Horror and the Urban Wyrd to prominence in the early 2010s, Local Haunts brings together a decade of work treading the ghostways and the corpse roads of film, literature, and art.

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  Spanish Phrasebook for Everyday...

  Lingosmith Lab

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  Your Practical Spanish Companion for Travel, Everyday Life, and Real Conversations 
  Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country? Meeting Spanish-speaking friends or coworkers? 
  This phrasebook is your easy, go-to guide to using real Spanish in real situations. 
  "Spanish Phrasebook for Everyday Life and Travel" is designed for beginners, tourists, and everyday learners who want to communicate without memorizing grammar rules. From ordering food to navigating transportation or conversing, you'll have the phrases you need when you need them. 
  Who This Book Is For: 
  First-time travelers to Spanish-speaking countries 
  Beginners who want quick wins 
  Students, digital nomads, or expats 
  Anyone who wants to feel more connected while abroad 
  What Makes This Phrasebook Different 
  Real-World Usefulness – No fluff. No grammar lessons. Just practical phrases for real situations. 
  Jump-In Navigation – Organized by topic for quick reference—no need to read cover-to-cover. 
  Easy Pronunciation Help – Includes bolded phonetic guides for every phrase to help you confidently speak. 
  Mini Conversations – End-of-chapter dialogues help you see phrases in action. 
  Cultural Confidence – Navigate local customs and speak respectfully. 
  Inside You’ll Find Phrases For: 
  Travel & Transportation – Airports • Checking In • Security & Boarding • On the Plane • Arrival & Immigration • Public Transit • Taxis • Renting Cars 
  Lodging – Hotels • Checking In & Out • Amenities & Issues During Stay 
  Dining & Food – Menus • Ordering at Restaurants • Dietary Needs & Allergies • At the Bar • Drinks 
  Shopping & Money – Souvenirs • Clothes • Grocery Stores • Bargaining • ATMs • Currency Exchange • Banking 
  Health & Emergencies – Medical Help • Pharmacies • Police Assistance • First Aid • Lost & Found 
  Leisure & Social Life – Romance • Going Out • Social Media • Making Friends • Events 
  Family & Kids – Family Terms • Traveling with Children • Introductions • Age & Profession.

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  The Libertarian Ideal - How...

  Arlo Holders

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  Libertarianism is a political philosophy that places individual liberty at its core, emphasizing the importance of personal freedom, limited government, and voluntary cooperation. Rooted in centuries of intellectual thought, libertarianism advocates for a society in which individuals are free to pursue their own goals and aspirations as long as they respect the rights of others. This emphasis on freedom and responsibility makes libertarianism distinct from other political ideologies, which often prioritize collective goals or centralized authority. 
  The roots of libertarian thought can be traced back to classical liberalism, a tradition that emerged during the Enlightenment. Philosophers such as John Locke, Adam Smith, and John Stuart Mill laid the foundation for the principles that underpin libertarianism today. Locke's theories of natural rights and property ownership, Smith's advocacy for free markets, and Mill's emphasis on individual autonomy and freedom of expression all contribute to the philosophical underpinnings of libertarianism. In the modern era, thinkers like Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, and Ayn Rand have further developed these ideas, providing a framework for how a free society can function effectively. 
  At its heart, libertarianism is built on the idea of self-ownership—the belief that individuals have an inherent right to control their own lives, bodies, and property. From this principle flows the concept of voluntary interaction, which holds that relationships and exchanges between people should occur through mutual consent rather than coercion. Libertarians reject the use of force, except in cases of self-defense or the defense of others, and they champion the principle of non-aggression as a moral guide.

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